Agenda:

1. MINUTES - To confirm the decisions of the meeting held on 19 April 2011 Opens in a new window (CA.118 - CA.126), previously circulated.

2. APOLOGIES FOR ABSENCE.

Resources Management

3. USE OF LEISURE RELATED S106 FUNDS Opens in a new window

The purpose of this report is to allocate up to an additional ?20,000 of Section 106 funding, that is already secured for public open space, sport and recreation in Thirsk, to progress the development of the Thirsk skate park known as "Thirsk8 Park project" in the event that a funding shortfall is realised by the end of 2011; and allocate funding, that is already secured, to Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre to purchase a hoist to improve access of severally disabled users.

In accepting the recommendations, an allocation of up to ?20,000 Section 106 funding will be allocated to Thirsk8 Park; and an allocation of ?7,000 Section 106 funding will be allocated to Thirsk and Sowerby Leisure Centre.

Relevant Ward(s): Thirsk Wards

4. USE OF PUBLIC OPEN SPACE, SPORT AND RECREATION RELATED S106 FUNDS Opens in a new window

This report seeks approval of a more strategic and efficient process for allocating S106 funds by approving Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Sub Area Action Plans.

In accepting the recommendation, the process for approving a more strategic and efficient process for allocating S106 funds by approving Public Open Space, Sport and Recreation Sub Area Action Plans and thresholds as set out in Annex 1 of the report will be approved.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

5. SURRENDER OF TOWN COUNCIL LEASE AT 49 MARKET PLACE, THIRSK Opens in a new window

This report seeks approval to a request to approve an early termination of the Thirsk Town Council lease for the District Council property of 49a Market Place, Thirsk, subject to one month's notice.

In accepting the recommendation, Thirsk Town Council will be allowed to surrender the lease for 49a Market Place, Thirsk, subject to a pro-rata payment of the lease fee for 2011/12 and one month's notice in writing; and the loss of lease income will be met from the Service Improvement Reserve.

Relevant Ward(s): Thirsk Wards

Policy and Strategy

6. COUNCIL PLAN 2011 TO 2015 Opens in a new window

This report seeks Member approval to a new Council Plan.

In accepting the recommendation, the new Council Plan will be agreed.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

Policy Implementation

7. FORWARD PLAN Opens in a new window

The report presents a forward plan of items to be considered by Cabinet for the period July - October 2011.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards

8. EXCLUSION OF THE PUBLIC AND PRESS - To consider passing a resolution under Section 100A(4) of the Local Government Act 1972 excluding the press and public from the meeting during consideration of item 9 on the grounds that it involves the likely disclosure of exempt information as defined in paragraph 3 of Part 1 of Schedule 12A to the Act.

9. NNDR - APPLICATION FOR HARDSHIP RELIEF Opens in a new windo

This report considers an application for Hardship Relief which can be granted under Section 49 of the Local Government Finance Act 1988. Guidelines for approval of rating relief are attached at Annex A of the report.

Relevant Ward(s): All Wards